21 June 2013

Charybdis

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One of my Fiber Goals for 2013 was to knit Skew, but as I finished the first sock I was very disappointed with how it looked.  I just didn't like it, it didn't feel right.  I know that this happens to us all at one point or another, and I felt much better to know that Dina (Five Cats From Crazy) had a similar experience with Skew.

I decided that I liked Charybdis by Fiona Lucas much better, the design was less mysterious to me and it still had spirals.  I definitely like the end product better.

I'm enjoying my new pair of rainbow socks, and guess what?  I actually blocked them!  I must be turning over a new leaf when it comes to finishing technique.

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The yarn was one that I had been interested in for a while Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Mochi.  It was nice to knit with, no Noro-like complaints when it comes to this yarn.  

It is single ply, which has just the correct amount of twist keeping it from twisting up on itself, it didn't pull apart either.  Perfection.

I'm quite proud of these, they definitely remind me of the many colorful pairs of socks Andi (My Sister's Knitter) has knit.  Although I'm definitely not as prolific of a knitter as she is!

28 comments:

  1. You did an amazing job! I think that pattern is perfect for that yarn and I am so glad you liked it! What's next on your needles?

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  2. What gorgeous socks!

    I'm going to check out the Mini Mochi - thanks for the link.

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  3. They are just beautiful - you should be proud!

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  4. Those turned out beautifully!

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  5. ...had to run off to check my Ravelry faves to make sure it was there!!!

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  6. They look amazing. I love rainbow socks. I bet you smile every time you look at them.

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  7. Your socks look great! I'm glad you were able to find a pattern you liked better for the yarn.

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  8. They look lovely - just the right amount of pattern so that the rainbow and the pattern still both work.
    I'm very impressed with your blocking efforts :)

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  9. Your socks are lovely! I've considered Skew a few times but have heard a few too many negatives to make the jump at casting on.

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  10. A beautiful pair!
    I tried to knit Skew when it was published, but I could't figure out the heel... So I gave up ;)

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  11. Those came out beautifully. Skew has always looked to me like it would be an uncomfortable sock. I think this pattern is much better!

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  12. These socks are terrific! They're so neat in that colorway. I think of the color spectrum floating about in space. Mochi has great colors. They must be so soft.

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  13. We all have our share of patterns that refuse to cooperate, move on to the next! Your Charybdis turned out beautifully!

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  14. Those socks turned out so cute! The pattern and the colors just work perfectly together! I can't wait to see what you knit next :)

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  15. I love your rainbow socks, perfect! I have knit skew before for someone else, they were really pleased with them, but I wasn't so impressed!

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  16. I love the rainbow yarn. Your socks turned out great!

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  17. They are really beautiful! I love that pattern anyway, but the rainbow yarn really makes it special. Think of how happy you'll feel wearing rainbow swirl socks around. :)

    Kudos on blocking them, too! I have never blocked a sock.

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  18. I love them!! They really turned out nice! I agree with you on the pattern switch too. These look like they will be more comfortable to wear. Pretty rainbow colors too.

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  19. Don't you hate when that happens? I've fallen in love with a pattern on occasion, or at least I thought I had, only to knit and discover that the design doesn't quite fit my tastes. Your rainbow socks are fantastic and I bet you're going to love wearing them.

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  20. They look happy! Love the rainbow colors and the pattern!

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  21. Your finished socks look amazing. I only knit one Skew as well.

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  22. So pretty! I also like Mini Mochi and the way it knits up.

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  23. These are fantastic!!!! You are more of a prolific knitter than I am love.

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  24. They are gorgeous! I love love love that yarn - you paired the pattern with the yarn perfectly!

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  25. Wearing these vibrant socks (done with such great care and attention to detail) will surely lift your spirits (if they are ever down), as it would be hard to feel glum sporting these cheerful colors. The blocking really makes for great finished-looking photos, too.

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  26. These look great. I'm glad you found a yarn/pattern pairing you can be happy with. :)

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